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Model G0740 (Mfg. Since 11/12)
-45-
The steady rest supports long shafts and can
be mounted anywhere along the length of the
bedway.
Familiarize yourself with the steady rest compo-
nents shown in Figure 56 to better understand its
operation.
To install and use the steady rest:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces, then
place the steady rest base on the bedways
so the triangular notch fits over the bedway
prism.
3. Position the steady rest where required to
properly support the workpiece, then tighten
the hex nut shown in Figure 56 to secure it in
place.
4. Loosen the clamp knob that secures the two
halves of the steady rest and open the top
portion, as shown in Figure 57.
5. Loosen the three leaf screws so the finger
roller positions can be adjusted.
6. Use the finger adjustment knobs to posi-
tion the bottom two finger rollers against
the workpiece, as shown in the example of
Figure 57.
7. Close the steady rest, then use the finger
adjustment knobs to adjust all three finger
rollers so that they just touch the workpiece
without causing deflection.
Note: The finger rollers should properly sup-
port the workpiece along the spindle center-
line while still allowing it to freely rotate.
8. Tighten the three leaf screws to secure the
settings.
Figure 57. Workpiece mounted in the steady
rest.
Figure 56. Steady rest components.
Finger
Adjustment
Knob
Leaf
Screw
Finger
Roller
Hex Nut
Clamp
Knob
Steady Rest